Arch brace structure



G. H. JUNG, JR

ARCH BRACE STRUCTURE Filed July 23, 1928 'llllllllll --uul I gnou/V60@@sage dat@ Dec. l, 1931.

APatented Dec. l, V193,1

STATES PATENT oFFlcE GEORGE I-I. JUNG, JR., OF CINCINNATI, OHIO,ASSIGNOR TO THE JUNG .ARCH BRACE COMPANY, F CINCINNATI, OHIO, A.CORPORATION OF OHIO ARCH BRAGE STRUCTURE Application led July 23, 1928.'Serial No. 294,690.

rlhis invention relates to an arch brace structure of the arch cuff typeand has for an object the provision of a simplified pad receivingpocket.

Another object is to provide a structure of this kind wherein a padreceiving pocket is joined at one of its lateral edges so that the padmay be inserted in adjusted positions therein, either above or below theband.

These and other objects are attained by the means described herein anddisclosed in the accompanying drawings7 in which:

F ig. 1 is an inverted plan view of adevice of the invention. j

Fig. 2 is a cross sectional view taken on line disposed at the insideofthe foot, thereby permitting of a greater adjustability for the padunder that portion of the arch where it is most often needed.

The simplified structure is also easier to manufacture because it doesnot require that the pocket structure be turned inside out whileattaching it to the cuff.

What is claimed is:

In a device of the class described the combination of a pair of-similarpocket forming members secured together at the front, rear and one sideand an elastic cuff extending between said members and secured to bothof them vat the said side of the members.

2-2 of Fig. 1. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto sub- Fig. 3 is aview taken on line 3-8 of F ig. 1. scribed my name this 18th day ofJuly, 1928. Fig 4 is a perspective View of an adjust- GEORGE H. JUNG,JR. able pad for insertion in the pocket of the gg device.

Heretofore it was customary to make cuff type arch supports of the padholding type with a pocket member closed at the front and back and openat both sides. An elastic cuti' extended between the pocket formingmembers 'and was stitched transversely of its width to the inner face ofthe bottom pocket forming member. The pad was loosely inserted betweenthe elastic culi? and the top pocket forming member.

In the present invention the pocket is formed of a top member 6 and abottom member 7, preferably of leather, between which extends the usualendless -elastic cu 8. The pocket members are secured together at-thefront and rear by stitching 9 and 10. A singlerow of stitching 12secures both the top and bottom members to the cuil 8 and precludesshifting of thek pocket thereon. Thus there are two pad receivingpockets 13 and 14, one on each side of the cuff. When the wearer hasvery tender feet, it is very advantageous to place the soft resilientpad 15 in the desired position in pocket 14 so as to dispose both thecuff and top member 6 between the foot and the pad. Ordinarily the pad15 would be placed in pocket 13 as shown.

The pockets 13 and 14, it will be noted, open only on the lateral side16 which is preferably

